By: Sims S.R. No. 312 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Morgan Ashley Benton of Lampasas for the heroic actions 1-4 she performed on December 3, 1994, which were directly responsible 1-5 for saving the life of her grandmother; and 1-6 WHEREAS, In the second grade at Kline Whitis Elementary 1-7 School, she is being honored for the quick and effective action 1-8 that she took in getting help for her grandmother, Mrs. Galehan, 1-9 who had gotten trapped in a locked room of Morgan's home without 1-10 the oxygen hose she needed for her emphysema; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Morgan took prompt action and dialed 911; the 911 1-12 operator immediately called the emergency medical service, which 1-13 tried to obtain specific details; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Because Morgan was in another room away from her 1-15 grandmother, it was difficult to obtain details; after the 1-16 emergency medical service call was finished, the original 911 1-17 operator stayed on the line with Morgan; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During the conversation, it became apparent that no 1-19 other adults were at home; the operator talked to Morgan to calm 1-20 her and then Morgan began to delegate responsibilities to two of 1-21 her younger siblings; all of them responded satisfactorily; when 1-22 the emergency medical service team arrived, Morgan was able to 1-23 supply information that was necessary; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In this emergency, Morgan Benton responded with the 2-2 poise of an adult; her actions summoned help that probably saved 2-3 the life of Mrs. Galehan and Morgan's efforts certainly merit 2-4 legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 74th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud the courage of 2-7 Morgan Benton and wish her further success in her future endeavors; 2-8 and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 Miss Morgan Benton as an expression of the highest esteem of the 2-11 Texas Senate. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on February 27, 1995. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate